Israel Recognizes Flydubai Passengers as Victims of Hostile Acts
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel's Ministry of Defense has recognized passengers of a Flydubai flight as victims of hostile acts after an attempted hijacking. The decision follows confirmation from Israeli investigators and will allow passengers to receive benefits from the National Insurance Institute. The incident occurred when the pilot allegedly tried to crash the plane, but passengers intervened. Several passengers were honored by the President for their bravery in stopping the pilot.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Passengers of a Flydubai flight are now recognized as victims of hostile acts by Israel's Ministry of Defense.
- The decision follows an alleged hijacking attempt by the Omani pilot on the flight to Ben Gurion Airport.
- The National Insurance Institute will handle further processing and benefits for the affected passengers.
- Several passengers were awarded medals of valor by President Yitzhak Herzog for their actions.
- The pilot, Maam Al-Hamami, allegedly confessed to intending to crash the plane in Israel.
Israel's Ministry of Defense has declared that passengers aboard a Flydubai flight will be recognized as victims of hostile acts following an attempted terror incident. The decision, announced on Sunday, came after official confirmation from Israeli investigative authorities and has been forwarded to the National Insurance Institute for further processing.
The Ministry stated that the "approving authority recognized the attempted hijacking as an act of hostility." The incident involved 174 passengers on the Flydubai flight when the Omani pilot, Maam Al-Hamami, allegedly attempted to hijack the plane and crash it at Ben Gurion Airport. The National Insurance Institute is now in contact with the affected passengers.
Nearly two weeks after the event, Flydubai contacted the passengers via email, reportedly without addressing the hijacking attempt or compensation. Investigations revealed that Al-Hamami confessed to intending to crash the plane in Israel. Further reports indicated he had visited Israel twice before and had undergone a radicalization process in Australia. He reportedly chose a career in aviation inspired by the 9/11 attacks.
The bravery of passengers who helped thwart the pilot's actions was also acknowledged by the President's office. President Yitzhak Herzog awarded medals of valor to several passengers, including Yeniv Hayun, Tzvi and Tali Mans, Or Pardilov, Assaf Radwan, and Dr. Shota Musayev. Dr. Musayev also provided life-saving medical treatment to the co-pilot who was injured during the struggle.
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